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Justice Athar Minallah, of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, will discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring accountability and promoting the rule of law in Pakistan. The program will also feature exciting anecdotes about his contribution to upholding the independence of the judiciary in Pakistan and his views on the dangers of judicial overreach and activism. This event is free for all to attend! Register here ➡ https://bit.ly/4cDr4hD Welcoming Remarks: Muhammad Faridi, President of the New York City Bar Association Moderator: Kabir Hashmi, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP Christopher Pioch, Mark Meyer, Victoria Pochtar #RuleofLaw #SupremeCourt #Pakistan #NYCBarAssociation #InternationalLaw

The New York City Bar Association's Task Force on the Rule of Law is honored and proud to be a recipient of the American Bar Association's "Unsung Heroes of Democracy" Award: https://ambar.org/pktpdpeq

Who is liable when it comes to digital payment fraud? This program, led by program chair Cassandra Porsch, will provide an overview of the civil legal landscape addressing the rapidly proliferating scourge of wire and digital payment fraud. Topics covered by faculty Corey Goldstein and Aaron Loterstein will include: • The current most common types of fraud including social engineering, business email compromise, and imposter fraud. • The common law and statutory schemes that govern the allocation of loss amongst counterparties when funds are lost to a malicious third-party actor.  • The unsettled case law on liability between businesses, insureds/insurers, and banks/customers. • The applicable section of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. • The best risk management and insurance coverage practices to prevent becoming a victim or limit damages. REGISTER ->https://lnkd.in/dwCymqSB #LegalLiability #CityBarCLE #DigitalPaymentFraud

Americans are generally fascinated by celebrities, whether alive or dead. Highly publicized battles regarding the families and estates of celebrities cast a bright spotlight on the importance of proper estate planning. For the seventh year in a row, this highly entertaining and informative program, led by Program Chair Jessica Galligan Goldsmith, will identify the common factors that cause such disputes, and aid attorneys in avoiding family fights for their clients. Our experienced faculty (David Choyne, Kristen Curatolo, Clare Haugh, Benjamin Millard, Marianna Polonio and Karen Schiele) will cover the following celebrity estates: • Mark Rothko – Fiduciary (Ir)responsibility • Jerry Garcia – Overly Simplistic Wills • Etta James – Advanced Directives • Roberto Cavalli – Unique and Hard-to-value Assets • Leona Helmsley – Pet Trust and Charitable Trust Planning • O.J. Simpson – Creditor Issues REGISTER -> https://lnkd.in/e5Rxky7n #CityBarCLE #EstateLaw

Whether you are a junior associate taking your first deposition or a seasoned litigator, come join our panel of skilled, experienced, and diverse litigators led by Program Chair Steven Holinstat for a discussion of strategies and techniques for maximizing your effectiveness with depositions. Can't make all three days? Each day is available for separate registration. July 16 (Part 1: Deposition Preparation) -> https://lnkd.in/eCgYktFG July 23 (Part 2: Conducting the Deposition) -> https://lnkd.in/esdUP4SE July 30 (Part 3: Corporate & Expert Depositions) -> https://lnkd.in/e3YRiU-s Prefer to register for all 3 days? -> https://lnkd.in/eTt-hBgX We look forward to hearing from our following esteemed faculty: Ariana Dindiyal, Eda Haksal, Scott Himes, Yasuhiro Saito, Daniel Seltz #CityBarCLE #Depositions #CLE

Join us on for an evening of networking, mingling, and fun with fellow members of the solo practitioner and small law firm community! Register here: https://bit.ly/3Xxfgsx Jonathan Ratchik, Elektra Yao, Esq., Adam N. Weissman

The City Bar has joined 42 other bar associations, law societies, and lawyers’ rights organizations around the world in condemning the detention of Progressive Lawyers Association (“ÇHD”) lawyers Naim Eminoğlu and Doğa İncesu. Although the two lawyers have been freed from custody, the City Bar continues to demand their full exoneration by the authorities of Turkey. Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4eV9B5L It is unfortunate that this is not the first time the City Bar has had to speak up in defense of the Turkish legal community regarding treatment by its own government. And it surely won't be the last. Statement of the New York City Bar Association Marking Lawyers’ Day in Turkey https://bit.ly/4eVpzge Examining the Treatment of Lawyers Deprived of their Liberty and Observing Trial Proceedings in Turkey: Report of an Independent International Fact-finding Mission https://bit.ly/3WcUnBQ Sign-On Letter Condemning the Detention of Four ÇHD Lawyers https://bit.ly/45ZVOXv

💼 Save $100 on City Bar office rentals until August 30! Our offices in midtown Manhattan feature an array of corporate amenities and are perfectly suited for distraction-free productivity, client meetings, depositions, document signings, and more! 🌐 Use promo code SUM100 at checkout! Reserve yours now: https://bit.ly/4dlAejw #mondaymotivation #remotework #flexibleoffice #workspace #hybridworkspace #officespace #coworkingspace #manhattan

Only a couple of spots remain for our 28-Hour Basic Mediation Training program! This four-day, in-person course, led by lead trainer Rebecca Price, is designed to provide a firm foundation in the mediation of court disputes, with a blend of theory and practice. SAVE YOUR SPOT -> https://lnkd.in/efFB9pc2